Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef

2 Carrots (diced)

4 stalks Celery (diced)

1 Onion (diced)

2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)

1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 ounces)

28 ounces Beef Broth

2 Bay Leaves

1 teaspoon Oregano

1 teaspoon Basil

1 can Cannellini Beans (drained and rinsed) 15 oz

1 can Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed) 15 ounces

1 cup Ditalini pasta ( or similar shape - small and hollow macaroni?)

2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated) {top with when served}

Preparation

  1. Put everything except beans, pasta, and cheese into a 6-quart slow cooker and stir, making sure to break up the ground beef.

  2. Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

  3. 30 minutes before the end, stir in beans (drained and rinsed) and pasta. Add more salt and pepper if desired.

  4. Remove bay leaves before serving. Sprinkle powdered parmesan on top.